The ancient Greeks called persimmons “food of the gods.” They are known for their wonderful taste and food quality. Today, the largest sources of dried persimmons are in Japan and China. Consumption of dried persimmon has an extremely beneficial effect and has many health benefits. Dried persimmons contain 4 times more fiber and carbohydrates in the form of fructose than fresh fruit.

Dried persimmons are an excellent source of vitamin C
- Increases the body’s immunity and protects the body against disease.
- Helps to form collagen and thus accelerates wound healing.
- Prevents the accumulation of cholesterol and other substances around arterial vessels by helping fat metabolism.
Dried persimmons contain a lot of vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for improving eye function, immunity and growth. In the case of long-term vitamin A deficiency, the possibility of developing night blindness is inevitable. Vitamin A improves the function of leukocytes and helps the growth of the thymus gland. It also plays an important role in bone hardening, as it helps their metabolism to prevent easy fractures and osteoporosis.
Potassium
Persimmon has twice as many as potassium content of bananas. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, it is important to get enough potassium. Although potassium and cholesterol are not related, eating high-potassium foods can lower cholesterol.

Improve enzyme function
Persimmon is highly regarded for its content of B vitamins, including folic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamine, etc. which catalyze a number of metabolic enzyme functions in the body.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Persimmons contain phytonutrients, flavonoid and polyphenol antioxidants such as: catechins and gallocatechin, as well as the important anti-tumor compound – betulinic acid. Catechins are known for their anti-infection, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic action (prevent bleeding from small blood vessels).
Rich in energy
Dried persimmons are an excellent and energizing food due to their richness in fructose, the most easily assimilatable food for the cells. You can have them for breakfast and after a workout, when the levels of blood sugar and insulin are low.